WASHINGTON -- Former Rep. Barney Frank and the writer William F. Buckley Jr. could hardly have been more at odds in their political views. The Massachusetts Democrat remains a staunch liberal while Buckley was the intellectual founder of modern conservatism. But they had something important in common: Each wanted his side to win elections and could be thoroughly pragmatic … [Read more...] about The principle behind anti-Trump pragmatism
Cartoon: Putin and Poison
Putin wins another term but what happens in 2024?
In power for almost two decades, Vladimir Putin predictably won a fourth Kremlin term in Russia's presidential election on Sunday, extending his long rule for another six years. With no successor and no political competition, what are the possible scenarios when his term ends in 2024? - Leaving power - Without constitutional reform, Putin will not… … [Read more...] about Putin wins another term but what happens in 2024?
BILLIONAIRE STEALS PENSION FROM CAREER PUBLIC SERVANT (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Donald Trump once asked Andrew McCabe who he voted for. I really hope he didn’t vote for Trump. After Trump fired FBI Director James Comey, he called then interim director McCabe and yelled at him for allowing Comey to return home from California, where he was at the time of the firing, and allowing him to fly on a government plane. At the end of that conversation, Trump … [Read more...] about BILLIONAIRE STEALS PENSION FROM CAREER PUBLIC SERVANT (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Psychedelic Donald: How LSD Prepared Me For The Hallucinatory Age Of Trump
I have a confession to make: My experimentation with psychedelic drugs as a young man has unexpectedly prepared me for The Age of Trump. This is because ingesting LSD altered perceptions of the "straight" world in strange, insightful and sometimes incredible ways that are helping me to better understand and survive the hallucinatory times in which we live. But lest we … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Donald: How LSD Prepared Me For The Hallucinatory Age Of Trump
Trump sharpens attacks on Russia probe
President Donald Trump Sunday intensified his attacks on Robert Mueller's Russia investigation as biased against him, but stopped short of targeting the special counsel -- whose ouster lawmakers warned would cross a "massive red line." In an early-morning flurry on Twitter, Trump insisted that Mueller's team of investigators is staffed with "hardened" Democrats biased against … [Read more...] about Trump sharpens attacks on Russia probe
Cashless Economy?
Over the next 10 – 15 years, I believe the US government at least, and probably others, will eliminate cash in the form of paper and metal monies. Why? There is an amazing amount of cash out there. Over 1.4 trillion dollars in paper bills and coins. About 5% is in bank vaults, just sitting there as reserves. Less than a tenth of that amount is held by ordinary humans. … [Read more...] about Cashless Economy?
Comey Fires Back At Trump Over His Unhinged Tweets Attacking Andrew McCabe And The FBI
Donald Trump unleashed a few unhinged tweets following the news that Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe just before he was about to receive his pension. Trump was very giddy this morning about McCabe being ousted from the agency. Andrew McCabe FIRED, a great day for the hard working men and women… … [Read more...] about Comey Fires Back At Trump Over His Unhinged Tweets Attacking Andrew McCabe And The FBI
Love, Simon (2018)
Love, Simon is the story of Simon Spier and his struggle, to be honest with himself and to come to terms with his sexuality. As a closeted gay high school student, Simon is afraid of his secret getting out. His fear stems from uncertainty in how his life could change, and how his family and friends would treat him, so Simon figures it would be better to keep pretending and let … [Read more...] about Love, Simon (2018)
A Retired Four-Star General Speaks Out
Trying to make some sense of last night’s dastardly “Friday Night Slaughter,” I found myself almost without words. However, even before Trump, in a most cowardly manner, had his Attorney General fire former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe -- on a late Friday night and a little more than 24 hours before he was set to retire -- a highly decorated, respected, retired … [Read more...] about A Retired Four-Star General Speaks Out
On Pennsylvania Trump Turf, a House Seat Goes Blue
Fear is contagious. And Republicans should be terrified about Tuesday night's congressional race in southwestern Pennsylvania. If they couldn't win a House seat on solid Trump turf, in a gerrymandered GOP district, with multiple visits from Trump, Trump Junior, Pence, and with outside conservative groups outspending Democrats by 5-1, it's clear they're facing a potential … [Read more...] about On Pennsylvania Trump Turf, a House Seat Goes Blue
Cartoon: Generation Z
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Sessions fires Andrew McCabe a little more than 24 hours before retirement
Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe a little more than 24 hours from now in what some critics believe was a rushed decision for political reasons to act quickly enough to take his pension away. And McCabe later told a reporter for the New York Times that he believed he was fired to undermine his credibility in Special Prosecutor … [Read more...] about Sessions fires Andrew McCabe a little more than 24 hours before retirement
Military Weekend – With a Difference
Most “military weekend” posts have covered our men and women in the military doing what they do best, doing what they have been trained for. This weekend, here is a look at some other aspects of military life – some of them my favorite topics, some of them which, sadly, “come with the territory.” Coming home again A sailor embraces a loved one on the pier at Joint … [Read more...] about Military Weekend – With a Difference
Cartoon: Poisonous Putin
Stormy Daniels Lawyer Says Porn Star Threatened
A lawyer for adult film star Stormy Daniels told the hosts of MSNBC’s Morning Joe Friday that she has been threatened with physical harm. Daniels is at the center of a scandal in which she was paid $130,000 in hush money before the 2016 presidential election by President Donald Trump’s personal attorney to remain quiet about… … [Read more...] about Stormy Daniels Lawyer Says Porn Star Threatened
Cosby and Norwood and today’s relationships (Guest Voice)
People are made to be fun manifestations of our innate self. We live to feel pleasure from other things. We endure on this earth from experiencing the presence of human beings in unity. We seek smiles. We quest for relaxation. We try for a comfortable vibe from every interaction. However, the things that give us a sneak peek of the desirable person’s body have diminished … [Read more...] about Cosby and Norwood and today’s relationships (Guest Voice)
Why Gina Haspel Is The ‘Perfect’ Nominee To Head The Central Intelligence Agency
Writ large, Donald Trump's nomination of Gina Haspel to be director of the CIA is a victory for torturers and a defeat for women. Do not allow anyone to try to tell you otherwise. Haspel, known among her CIA peers as"Bloody Gina," was a big cog -- a franchise player, in baseball lingo -- in the Bush Torture Regime machine. As an undercover CIA officer, she played a … [Read more...] about Why Gina Haspel Is The ‘Perfect’ Nominee To Head The Central Intelligence Agency
Putin can’t talk his way out of this mess
by David Ignatius Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- Russian President Vladimir Putin told NBC's Megyn Kelly this month that in using power, you "must be ready to go all the way to achieve the goals." Now, it seems, Putin has gone all the way too far. Putin's aggressive use of covert action to settle scores hit an international tripwire after the … [Read more...] about Putin can’t talk his way out of this mess
Cartoon: Enough
Black Lives Matter is a bunch of thugs advocating killing cops. Antifa is a terrorist organization equivalent to Nazis and white supremacists. The Women’s March on Washington is a bunch of women searching for a cause while wearing vaginas on their heads, which needs to be over in time to cook dinner. The #MeToo movement is fine just so long as they only accuse liberals … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Enough